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  • £627

    Storage media: CompactFlash Card, Sensor resolution: 8 Megapixels, Viewfinder type: Optical viewfinder, Weight: 435g ...

  • 6.6 out of 10
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    • February 2006 en

      olympus E-500

      Pros: Excellent image quality.Excellent value with 2 lens kit.RAW, TIFF, and low compression SHQ format and selectable compression level for HQ and SQ.Mirror lock-up.CCD cleaning system.Good ergonomics.

      Cons: A bit too heavy on power consumption in comparison to other dSLR cameras.Soft focus at the widest angle with the 14-45 mm lens.

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    • February 2006 en

      Olympus E-500 / EVOLT E-500 full review

      By Gordon Laing

      Review summary: The E-500 is a budget Digital SLR featuring 8 Megapixel resolution and the unique Olympus anti-dust system which actually shakes foreign particles from the sensor filter, eliminating one of the big headaches for DSLR owners. The E-500 also makes use ...

      Pros: Unique and effective anti-dust system Great value twin lens bundle Good resolution and overall image quality Detailed shooting information for a budget DSLR

      Cons: Motorised manual focusing not very tactile View through viewfinder looks very narrow Screen doesn't turn off when you compose Lens selection not as broad as major rivals

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    • January 2006 en

      Olympus E-500 DSLR reviewed

      By Ryan Block

      Review summary: What do you get when you mix one part old school Japanese optics manufacturing, one part ugs 80s-lookin' body design, and one part high-end lowish-priced DSLR? The Olympus E-500, of course, which DC Views took a good look at and decided they really ...

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    • January 2006 en

      Olympus E-500

      By Paul Monckton

      Review summary: A worthy successor to last year's E-300, the E-500 Digital SLR from Olympus brings with it a welcome selection of new features,...

      Pros: Good quality photos ; excellent user control ; built-in dust remover

      Cons: No separate LCD status panel

      Verdict: This popular digital SLR gets a long overdue update

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    • January 2006 en

      Olympus E-500

      By Paul Monckton

      Review summary: This popular digital SLR gets a long overdue update

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